The Town FilesMadison County, New York
67,328 people. The median home is worth $184,600 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $75,499.
Towns in Madison County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 14,794 | $194,100 | $80,948 | 45.0 |
| Oneida | 10,329 | $160,100 | $61,597 | 47.0 |
| Lenox | 8,768 | $161,600 | $75,900 | 45.1 |
| Cazenovia | 6,740 | $347,100 | $108,250 | 46.5 |
| Hamilton | 6,379 | $240,800 | $75,398 | 21.3 |
| Chittenango | 4,896 | $182,500 | $70,786 | 41.0 |
| Canastota | 4,556 | $144,800 | $74,015 | 43.6 |
| Eaton | 4,284 | $119,400 | $53,281 | 24.5 |
| Hamilton | 4,107 | $264,200 | $66,750 | 20.4 |
| Cazenovia | 2,767 | $295,200 | $92,857 | 27.6 |
| Madison | 2,766 | $196,900 | $76,895 | 42.7 |
People and housing
| Madison County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $928 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $75,499 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
20,886 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,324 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 555 storm events in Madison County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Madison County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).